SOLUTION: the difference of (2x2 - 3x3) - (8x2 - 6x3)

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Question 762052: the difference of (2x2 - 3x3) - (8x2 - 6x3)
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1) distribute the - into the( )
so: 2x^2-3x^3-8x^2+6x^3
2) add or subtract like terms, exponent included.
so: (2x^2-8x^2)+(-3x^3+6x^3)
simplify: -6x^2+3x^3 or 3x^3-6x^2
Answer: 3x^3-6x^2 or -6x^2+3x^3

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